--- title: "Department for Transport - Data Projects RFI" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b90d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b90d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b90d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b90d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2026-06-19" --- # Department for Transport - Data Projects RFI Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b90d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b90d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b90d.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport, a central government public authority based in London, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Department for Transport - Data Projects RFI," focusing on data-driven transport solutions. The process involves four Lots related to the Transport Data Action Plan, with services procurement as the main category, and it is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Key milestones include a deadline for preliminary market engagement by 2nd July 2026. The engagement will be conducted online via the Department's E-Sourcing platform. The estimated contract value is £800,000 to £960,000, with the contract period expected between 1st September 2026 and 1st September 2027. Businesses specialising in research, particularly those experienced in data management, transport systems, and accessibility, will find significant opportunities in this tender. Each Lot targets innovative solutions in areas like Transport Data Marketplace and improving data accessibility, offering a chance for businesses to showcase their technological capabilities and contribute to impactful governmental projects. Companies adept at conducting user research, creating case studies for data valuation, and mapping data ecosystems will particularly benefit from engaging in this procurement. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses to strengthen their portfolios and expand within the public sector by providing essential insights into transforming transport data use in the UK. ## Notice Overview of requirement The Department for Transport is responsible for the transport system in England. We oversee the many public and private sector companies who deliver services, build infrastructure, and manage the upkeep of transport. The department has recently published the Transport Data Action Plan, recognising the importance of data and the benefits better data use will unlock. The department commits to high priority actions that will remove barriers and address problems identified from wide engagement. By tackling these barriers, the department will improve transport for users, make decision making more efficient and cost effective, and unlock innovation and technology to stimulate growth. The department is seeking information about four separate Lots, relating to commitments in the Data Action Plan. Suppliers will be welcome to apply for one or more Lots, but all applications will be considered separately. These Lots are: - Lot 1: A discovery into a Transport Data Marketplace A discovery with user research into how a Transport Data Marketplace could be designed to meet needs, learn lessons from other products and understand the possible role of modern technologies. - Lot 2: Data as asset A discovery piece to pull together previous work on data valuation, and user research, to inform the development of practical guidance and/or toolkit and/or case studies on how to apply this in a transport context. - Lot 3: Transport Data Standards ecosystem map A mapping exercise to establish which organisations convene and decide on data standards in transport, understanding where there are gaps in the system, with a possible extension to consider areas beyond transport. - Lot 4: Improving data for accessibility A review of the data landscape for disabled people and those with accessibility needs, building on reviews already done, and creating a prioritisation framework to establish the most important data to improve and data gaps to address, as well as the economic case for making these improvements. ### Planning Information Please access the opportunity via the Departments E-Sourcing platform and if you need to register the home page has straight forward instruction of the onboarding process - Department for Transport Sourcing Portal To access the opportunity please follow the PQQ link https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/esop/toolkit/negotiation/pubRfi/list.si?reset=true and accept, then follow Sourcing (globe icon on left) -> PQQs -> PQQs Open to All Suppliers ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058155-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Vincent Square | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 19 Jun 2026 at 13:41 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058155-2026 - 19 Jun 2026 at 11:53 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058043-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058155-2026 19th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058043-2026 19th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/esop/toolkit/negotiation/pubRfi/list.si?reset=true - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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